Just received a handwritten chart via email, in response to my request, from the wonderful staff at the Ufficio di Stato Civile in San Felice sul Panaro.
Can you translate for me? Do I need to send soldi?
Molte grazie

Dearest Mrs Iolanda, I am enclosing the file with the info that you requested.
It was an historical research and therefore the cost would be â‚¬5.16 for each name found therefore in total â‚¬118,68 plus a â‚¬ 14,52 stamp. But, considering that you came to visit us in San Felice, you have shared with us your story and you have been so kind with us, I have decided to give you these info as a friend's sign.
I hope they are useful to you.
Lara Malvesi

Dearest Mrs Iolanda, I am enclosing the file with the info that you requested. It was an historical research and therefore the cost would be â‚¬5.16 for each name found therefore in total â‚¬118,68 plus a â‚¬ 14,52 stamp. But, considering that you came to visit us in San Felice, you have shared with us your story and you have been so kind with us, I have decided to give you these info as a friend's sign.I hope they are useful to you.Lara Malvesi

I must admit - this is the first time I have seen a comune come up with a charge of this kind - especially as the need for an Italian 'â‚¬14,52 marche da bollo' is mentioned.

Were the 'historical documents' for a citizenship request I wonder? But even if they were, I've never seen a marche da bollo mentioned. A search charge yes, bollo - no!

But perhaps I've got it all wrong... at the end of the day, this Comune was very nice - and that is a pleasure to see!

many thanks for these translations. this comune is wonderful! the oldest records are stored in a garage adjacent ot the police station. No humidily control. The LDS has not copied the majority of the oldest records.